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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,185.14 and 563.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,185.14 and 563.95 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,185.14 = 563.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,185.14 = 563.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,185.14 × 563.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 668,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,359.70/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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